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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.44, 8,924.54 and 2,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.44, 8,924.54 and 2,056.68 is: 3,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.44 : 8,924.54 = 2,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.44/8,924.54 = 2,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.44x = 8,924.54 × 2,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.44x = 18,354,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354,922.93/5,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.56

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